It usually starts with one small moment.
You finish a bottle of shampoo and toss it in the trash. Then your face wash runs out. Your deodorant. Your toothpaste tube. Before you know it, your bathroom bin is full — and almost all of it is plastic.
The frustrating part? These are products you use every single day. And for a long time, plastic felt like the only option.
It's not. Here's a step-by-step guide to building a plastic-free personal care routine that actually works.
The Power of Small, Daily Changes
When it comes to sustainability, it's easy to feel like individual choices don't matter. But your daily habits are where the biggest opportunities live.
You brush your teeth twice a day. Shower daily. Apply deodorant, skincare, lotion on the regular. That's dozens of touchpoints every week. When you swap just one of those products for a plastic-free alternative, you're not making a one-time decision — you're making a change that repeats itself hundreds of times a year. That's where the impact comes from.
Over 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry.
The average person uses 10–12 personal care products daily, most packaged in plastic.
Items like shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes, and lotion pumps are rarely recycled due to mixed materials.
Your personal care routine is one of the easiest and most impactful places to start.
A Quick-Start Guide to Reducing Plastic in Your Personal Care
Easy Swaps That Make a Big Impact
All our products are handmade in Oregon, packaged without plastic, and made to actually perform. Here are the highest-impact swaps to start with.
Bottled Shampoo and Conditioner → Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Why it matters
Shampoo bottles are one of the most common bathroom plastics.
Switching to bars can eliminate 2–6 plastic bottles per year, depending on your routine.
Long-lasting, easy to use, and formulated to leave your hair clean — not coated or dry. Available in multiple scents for all hair types.
Shop Shampoo Bars → Shop Conditioner Bars →Plastic Deodorant → Plastic-Free Natural Deodorant
Why it matters
Most deodorants come in non-recyclable plastic tubes.
That's 4–6 plastic tubes avoided per year.
Reliable odor control, nature-inspired scents, and an easy-apply format with no learning curve. Baking soda formula for most people, magnesium formula for sensitive skin. The Kraftboard tube is 100% compostable when you're done.
"I did 5 hours of barn work in the heat and my pits were shockingly fine at the end of the day (had a friend smell check lol)."
Liquid Face Wash → Face Bar
Why it matters
Liquid cleansers often come in plastic pumps or squeeze bottles.
3–5 bottles per year replaced.
Gentle, balanced cleansing without stripping your skin. Coconut oil-based, mild enough for your face, effective enough to actually remove what's there.
Shop the Face Bar →Body Wash → Shower and Shave Bar
Why it matters
Body wash is another high-frequency product with high packaging waste.
4–6 bottles per year eliminated.
Multi-use (clean and shave), rich lather, and long-lasting. One bar does the work of two products.
Shop Shower and Shave Bars →Big-Box Moisturizer → Zero-Waste Facial Cream and Serum
Why it matters
Traditional moisturizers and serums often come in plastic jars, pumps, or multi-material droppers.
2–4 containers per year avoided.
Our facial skincare line — Vitamin C Morning Cream, Niacinamide Serum, Night Creams, Eye Cream — comes in recyclable aluminum tins. No plastic. Active ingredients that actually work.
"My skin has never looked or felt better, and I'm in my sixties."
Body Lotion → Lotion Bar
Why it matters
No bottle, no pump, no waste.
3–5 plastic bottles per year saved.
Concentrated moisture that melts into your skin and lasts longer than liquid lotion. You use less per application, so a single bar goes a long way.
Shop Lotion Bars →Toothpaste → Tooth Powder or Tablets
Why it matters
Toothpaste tubes are notoriously difficult to recycle.
About 4–8 tubes per year per person.
Minimal ingredients, travel-friendly, and zero plastic waste. One of the easiest swaps on this list once you try it.
Shop Tooth Powder and Tablets →Plastic Lip Balm → Plastic-Free Lip Balm
Why it matters
Small but frequent purchases that add up quickly.
3–6 plastic tubes per year avoided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Makes Ours Different
We've kept over 200,000 pieces of plastic out of the waste stream since 2018. Every order adds to that number.
Ready to Get Started?
Ditching plastic in your personal care routine doesn't have to be complicated. Start with one product. Build from there. The impact adds up faster than you'd think.
Shop Hair, Bath and Body Care →All products made in Oregon. Small-batch. Plastic-free. Cruelty-free.
